Maisie Jameson, who set it up on Change.org, described Dyke as an “ill-educated misogynist” and wrote he later attempted to defend himself by adding: “My point was fat chavvy mums with their boobs out on buses isn’t a good look. A classy discrete mum is absolutely fine.”

He is also said to have described men who don't disapprove of breastfeeding as "wimps who are scared of your wives."

Complaints are being left on the BBC Radio Solent Facebook page.

According to the Telegraph, Dyke told listeners on his Thursday morning show that he had a "breastfeeding special" planned for Friday and invited people to contribute.

Two hours later, he read the following statement: "Yesterday on the show I spoke about breastfeeding. The comments I made during the broadcast were unacceptable and I would like to apologise for any offence caused."